Box to separate rolled stock

Abstract

A box to separate rolled stock, having a frame, an inlet guide, a pair of specially shaped rolls, and a device that, with one activation, can adjust both rolls in order to change the distance between the centers of the rolls.

I claim: 
     
       1. A box to separate rolled stock, comprising: a frame;   an inlet guide mounted to the frame;   a pair of specially shaped rolls to split the rolled stock into two portions; and   means for supporting the rolls within the frame and for adjusting the distance between the centers of the rolls, said supporting and adjusting means being able to move both rolls with respect to the frame at the same time.   
     
     
       2. A box as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a pair of outlet guide rolls mounted to the frame, staggered in relation to each other, located downstream of said specially shaped rolls. 
     
     
       3. A box as claimed in claim 1, wherein said specially shaped rolls are mounted on shafts which are supported by said supporting and adjusting means only at one end. 
     
     
       4. A box to separate rolled stock, comprising a frame, an inlet guide mounted to the frame, a pair of specially shaped rolls to split the rolled stock into two portions, each roll being mounted on a shaft, and an adjusting means for adjustably supporting the rolls and shafts within the frame, said adjusting means comprising two eccentric bushings located within the frame, each of which supports one of the shafts, and a worm screw which, when actuated, moves both rolls with respect to frame, thereby adjusting the distance between the rolls. 
     
     
       5. A box as claimed in claim 4, wherein said frame has a removable cover and said box further comprises pre-loaded springs interposed between the cover and the eccentric bushings. 
     
     
       6. A box as claimed in claim 4, wherein said worm screw has its axis tilted in relation to the rolling axis. 
     
     
       7. A box as claimed in claim 4, wherein said worm screw has its axis parallel to the rolling axis. 
     
     
       8. A box as claimed in claim 4, wherein said worm screw includes an actuation shank. 
     
     
       9. A box as claimed in claim 8, further comprising a safety means to prevent said actuation shank from turning during operation.